Texas faces tough challenge from Georgia in College World Series opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 4:13 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
The Texas Longhorns are set to open the College World Series against the Georgia Bulldogs on Saturday night. This matchup features two SEC teams, with Georgia as the top seed and Texas ranked sixth. Both teams have strong credentials; Georgia won the SEC regular season and tournament, while Texas reached Omaha after sweeping Oregon in the Super Regionals. The winner will have a significant advantage in the bracket, while the loser faces the pressure of the losers bracket. Pitching depth could play a crucial role for Texas, who also boasts solid offensive capabilities.
- •Texas Longhorns open College World Series against Georgia Bulldogs on June 10.
- •Georgia won both the SEC regular season and tournament titles.
- •Texas reached the CWS after defeating Oregon in the Super Regionals.
- •Match will influence bracket progression for both teams.
- •Pitching depth key for Texas against Georgia's strong offense.
- 4:13 PMYahoo Sports — Texas opening CWS opponent Georgia might be toughest team in Omaha
"Texas Longhorns won't get easy path through the College World Series. UT's side of the bracket is by far the toughest, starting with top-seed Georgia.
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